Key Responsibilities

 Legal Compliance & Research

• Conduct legal research on employment, corporate, and data protection laws in all operational countries.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local and international regulations, maintaining a centralised tracking system.
• Support entity registrations and legal setups in new jurisdictions.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and finalise commercial agreements (NDAs, service contracts, MoUs, employment agreements, etc.).
• Assist in client contract negotiations, identifying risks and advising senior leadership.
• Review RFPs and tender documents for legal exposure.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Support with matters relating to intellectual property, data privacy, and supplier due diligence.
• Ensure timely renewal of leases, vendor contracts, and compliance filings.
• Support dispute resolution and liaise with external counsel where required.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance, HR, and Operations teams on legal matters.
• Maintain organised document management systems for legal records.

Project reporting

• This role reports to the Senior Legal Counsel

Key competencies

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law (Company Law focus preferred).
• Solicitor/Bar certification (or equivalent) is a plus.

Professional Experience

• 3-5 years in corporate/commercial law, preferably with a multinational organization.
• Experience in fragile or conflict-affected states (advantage).

Languages

• Fluent English (mandatory).
• Arabic (asset).

The ideal candidate will:

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills.
• Uphold confidentiality and discretion.
• Be proficient in MS Office and legal document systems.